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Doing two degrees part time is still studying full time!

Debt amount: 
$1300
Date debt issued: 
Monday, 1 July 2019
Has your case been referred to a collection agency?: 
No
Payment Type: 
Austudy
Appealing Debt?: 
Yes but I lost
Tell us about your debt and how has this affected you? e.g. anxiety levels, financial and accommodation stress: 

This has meant that I can't move out, I can't save money, and all because I was given the wrong information by centrelink when applying.

How do you feel about the way the Government has handled this process?: 

I've been put on hold for so many tens of hours that I will never get back. I went into the office only to have the receptionist call my number and personally put me on hold on the students line. It's been horrible.